Optically generated liquid crystal gratings

Optically controlled planar orientation of liquid crystal molecules with polarized light is used to make phase gratings in liquid crystal media. The electro-optical properties of liquid crystal linear and chirped gratings are discussed.

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Published in:Applied physics letters 1994-11, Vol.65 (20), p.2542-2544
Main Authors: Gibbons, Wayne M., Sun, Shao-Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Optically controlled planar orientation of liquid crystal molecules with polarized light is used to make phase gratings in liquid crystal media. The electro-optical properties of liquid crystal linear and chirped gratings are discussed.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.112629